DeWanna Bonner PUTS Angel Reese IN HER PLACE After Caitlin Clark ATTACK!
The WNBA was rocked last night as Connecticut Sun veteran DeWanna Bonner delivered a powerful message both on and off the court, putting Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese in her place after Reese’s controversial actions toward Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark.
The drama unfolded during a tense matchup between the Sun and the Sky, just days after Angel Reese made headlines for her aggressive play and heated confrontation with Caitlin Clark. The basketball world was still buzzing about the incident, with debates raging over sportsmanship, respect, and the treatment of rising stars like Clark.
From the opening tip, it was clear DeWanna Bonner was on a mission. The five-time All-Star and respected locker room leader played with unmatched intensity, consistently outworking Reese on both ends of the floor. Bonner’s defense stifled the Sky’s offense, and her leadership kept the Sun focused, even as emotions threatened to boil over.
Midway through the third quarter, Reese tried to ignite her team with a physical play, but Bonner responded immediately, blocking Reese’s shot and staring her down in a moment that electrified the crowd. The message was clear: experience and composure would trump bravado.
After the game, Bonner addressed the media, choosing her words carefully but making her stance unmistakable. “This league is about respect,” she said. “We all play hard, but there’s a way to compete and a way to carry yourself. Young players need to understand that how you treat your opponents matters just as much as how you play the game.”
Reporters pressed Bonner about the Caitlin Clark incident, and while she didn’t mention Reese by name, her meaning was obvious. “We have a responsibility to lift each other up, not tear each other down. That’s how we grow the game.”
Angel Reese, meanwhile, was visibly frustrated throughout the night, struggling to find her rhythm against Bonner’s relentless defense. In the postgame press conference, Reese acknowledged the challenge. “DeWanna’s a legend for a reason. I have a lot to learn, and tonight was a lesson.”
Caitlin Clark, watching from the stands as her team had the night off, praised Bonner’s leadership on social media, tweeting, “That’s what greatness looks like—on and off the court.”
As the dust settles, DeWanna Bonner’s actions have set a new standard for professionalism and respect in the WNBA, sending a clear message to young stars like Angel Reese: talent is important, but character is what truly defines a champion.
